Allegheny Spurge
Pachysandra procumbens
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Allegheny Spurge is a native shade-loving semi-evergreen perennial that forms a dense carpet of matte blue-green foliage mottled with purple and white. Tiny but fragrant whitish-green flowers bloom on terminal spikes in early spring before the foliage emerges. Grows best in filtered shade and rich acidic soils.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf blight and stem or root rot. Watch for scale and mites. Too much sun will bleach the leaves.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Urban Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hosta, Lungwort, Baneberry
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Pachysandra procumbens 17zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
